tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57365023178120979182024-03-19T01:48:21.888-07:00postmarked with love.a blog dedicated to all things letter writing and snail mail!postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.comBlogger438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-50011258354498823882019-05-31T10:17:00.000-07:002019-05-31T10:17:01.628-07:00Kindred Spirit Mailbox-Sunset Beach, NC<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A few years ago I heard about a mailbox (Kindred Spirit) on a beach off the coast of North Carolina. I blogged about it and thought that if I was ever that way, I would make a trip to see this interesting mailbox. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fast forward a few years... My mom and I always read Nicholas Sparks books. As it is our tradition, she buys his books the day they come out, reads it, and then gifts it to me. I am a proud owner of all of the Nicholas Sparks books. Well his newest one "Every Breathe" came out in October and as tradition goes, I was given the book. To my surprise, he got the idea for the book from Kindred Spirit!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My mom and I talked about how great the book was and decided this year, for our annual Birthday adventure (we have the same birthday), we would go to North Carolina to see the Kindred Spirit mailbox! We mentioned it to my cousin who also loves Nicholas Sparks so she and her husband decided to meet us there for our adventure!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We stayed at an adorable Airbnb in Wilmington, NC for the weekend and on Saturday morning started our adventure to Kindred Spirit. Kindred Spirit is located on Bird Island in Sunset Beach, NC which is about an hour drive from Wilmington. We found some directions online and it said to park on 40th street, where there are only about 4 parking spots available as it is pretty much a residential resort area. Once you are parked, you walk down a long boarded walkway to the beach. When you get on the sand you will see a sign that says Kindred Spirit is to the right (away from the pier) and to walk about 1.4 miles and it will be up in the sand dunes. There used to be a flag that you would be able to spot, but I think hurricane Florence might have taken that down as there wasn't one there when we went to visit!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The walk was very relaxing. It isn't a very crowded beach and the sand is flat and compact (so much so, that you can ride your bike on it). It was a warm day during our adventure, but there was a refreshing breeze which made it nice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We were walking along and I was the first one out of our group to spot the mailbox and I got so excited! There was no one there, so that gave me a good chance to get some photos and enjoy the moment with just the four of us!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After we were there for about 20 minutes, several groups of women started gathering on the beach to visit the mailbox, so we were glad we had a little while to really take in the excitement of it all and read some of the letters inside. After I read a few, I wrote a little note myself in one of the notebooks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Then we headed down towards the water where I gifted my Mom and Cousin with bracelets I had made to remember the trip by. They both loved them and were excited to wear them. I also have similar ones that I have made and they are for sale in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/elbowmacaroni">Etsy shop</a>!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you ever get the chance to check out Kindred Spirit, I highly recommend it. Some of the locals in town said it has gotten busier now that Nicholas Sparks has written about it, but in the cooler months, it is less crowded. Check out their <a href="http://thekindredspirit.net/">official website</a> for more info.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-11519729865269184582019-04-12T07:25:00.001-07:002019-04-12T07:25:49.893-07:00World's Smallest Post Service KickstarterBIG NEWS!<br />
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Lea Redmond at the World's Smallest Post Office has a new <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leafcutterdesigns/worlds-smallest-post-service-a-magical-future?mc_cid=0a7fad2bbc&mc_eid=c3876c6021">Kickstarter</a> and it is awesome!<br />
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She wants to open a brick and mortar tiny post office and she needs our help!<br />
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You can watch her video on <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leafcutterdesigns/worlds-smallest-post-service-a-magical-future?mc_cid=0a7fad2bbc&mc_eid=c3876c6021">Kickstarter</a> to see all the wonderful ideas she has planned and see all of the different pledge options!<br />
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Consider helping!<br />
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Lea Redmond started World's Smallest Post Service back in 2008. Visit her <a href="https://www.leafcutterdesigns.com/tiny-mail/">website</a> to learn all about this great concept and purchase a <a href="https://www.leafcutterdesigns.com/gifts/tiny-mail-stationery-kit/">Tiny Mail Stationery Kit</a>, so you can send tiny letters yourself!<div>
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postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-6707731814559909362019-04-01T12:48:00.001-07:002019-04-01T12:48:44.500-07:00Reasons to send a letter...Since today is the start to Letter Writing Month, what better way to start it off than with a list of ideas to help you get started writing!<br />
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1. write a thank you note<br />
2. write a letter to your future self<br />
3. send a letter with a fun activity in it<br />
4. send a text through the mail... a one sentence note<br />
5. don't forget... kids love mail too<br />
6. send a letter in multiple parts... they have to wait for the next part<br />
7. write down your favorite quote and give it to a stranger<br />
8. write a note to your letter carrier<br />
9. draw your self portrait and send it to your friend<br />
10. decorate the envelope... go crazy!<br />
11. send an apology that you have been putting off<br />
12. send your favorite celebrity some fan mail<br />
13. send a letter to a friend to let them know you've been thinking of them<br />
14. send a letter to your mom or dad<br />
15. send a letter to your child, or any child for that matter<br />
16. send a card to a new parent<br />
17. send a get wall card for someone under the weather or recently had surgery<br />
18. send a "thinking of you" card to someone experiencing a loss in their life<br />
19. write your pen pal a letter<br />
20. find a recipe in a magazine? cut it out and send it to a friend you know will enjoy it<br />
21. make sure to send those birthday and anniversary cards<br />
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do you have any other tips and ticks to get people encouraged to write letters? If so, I would love to hear about them in the comments!<br />
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xo,<br />
epostmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-66602213120658386592019-03-26T06:36:00.000-07:002019-03-26T06:36:00.656-07:00Sticker Subscriptions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I recently started subscribing to several sticker clubs after debating with myself over it for a long while, so I thought I would give my take on each of the three clubs that I currently subscribe to -- <a href="https://www.stickii.club/">Stickii Club</a>, <a href="https://www.pipsticks.com/">Pipsticks</a>, and <a href="https://www.stickykitjapan.com/">Sticky Kit</a>.</div>
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I subscribed to Pipsticks after receiving a coupon code, so figured I would give it a whirl. The first month I received the welcome pack, and the pack that everyone gets their first month includes all of their most popular stickers. They recently changed their shipping method and it arrives a lot faster and there is only one shipping date a month now! They don't have monthly themes, so the stickers are always just a randomized assortment. They have several different kits you can subscribe to each month:</div>
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All of their subscription packages come in a reusable holographic pouch, a subscriber raffle ticket, an issue of "Pippy" (sticker club zine), access to the Sticker Club Facebook Group, exclusive Coupons & Printables, and 5% off in their online shop! The kids subscription club has stickers geared more towards kids, but lets be honest... it's stickers. I am sure you would love them as an adult too!</div>
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Sticky Kit was the last one that I subscribed to. I never received my January one and after about six weeks, I emailed them to let them know and they said they typically charge to send a replacement kit but would not this time. It definitely bummed me out that they were going to charge me again after not even receiving my first kit. However, they made it right so I was happy. The following week, my February kit arrived and it was "mail" themed! I LOVED it! This kit arrived in less than two weeks, so I figured the first kit never arriving was a fluke. They offer three different types of kits you can subscribe to:</div>
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So, if you are in the market to sign up for a sticker subscription I hope this post helped, and honestly, since you can cancel at any time, why not give them all a try and see what you think!</div>
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<br />postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-36925821134405835112019-03-21T07:31:00.000-07:002019-03-21T07:31:05.159-07:00Vintage Flora Colors-Paper SourceHave you guys seen the new paper bar colors that <a href="http://papersource.com/">Paper Source</a> released at the beginning of March?<br />
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These beautiful colors are part of their new Vintage Flora line! I went to the store already, and picked myself up a pack of each color in the envelopes! I can't wait to use them for my snail mail!<br />
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You can see all the products offered at the paper bar in this new color line on their <a href="https://www.papersource.com/search/go?ts=custom&w=vintage%20flora">website</a>!<br />
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postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-80602667678805771382019-03-20T12:31:00.000-07:002019-03-20T12:31:38.154-07:00Take ORF PostcardsThe other night I picked up my husband from the airport and wanted to get a picture in front of the new LOVE sign they had in the baggage claim. (They have these LOVE signs all over the state of Virginia so if you ever find yourself in Virginia and want to find one of the signs, you can view the <a href="https://www.virginia.org/love">map</a> of all their locations.)<br />
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They have a sign next to the giant LOVE sign advertising "Snap and Share your Love" along with 5 plastic holders holding "Sending Love" postcards for you to take.</div>
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This is the second postcard design that I have seen available now at the airport. I just love this idea so much. Grab a postcard and send a little love while you are waiting for a flight or picking someone up. I of course, grabbed a handful so I can mail them out to friends and family! </div>
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The above, is the spring postcard in the series of "Sending Love" postcards available at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia. After doing a little research online, I found out this is the third postcard so far. They have had a Fall (I also have a handful of those), Winter and now Spring! I think they are very well designed and I look forward to hopefully seeing more designs available in the future!</div>
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I wanted to share all the letters I received from my trip to Valentines, VA! It is so fun to have a mailbox filled with all the pink and red envelopes!</div>
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We started out our day being matchy matchy in our Lularoe typewriter pattern! I had to have this dress as soon as I saw it. The pattern was so perfect!</div>
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I love all the vintage details about this post office! It has so much charm!</div>
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The postmaster Kathy has been the one behind the counter every year since we started going around 2014! She recognizes us every year and has seen Bells grow up since we have been coming in with her since she was 2 months old!<br />
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She gave Bells a gift bag this year filled with crayons and a coloring book! So sweet.<br />
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If you are ever up for a fun little journey next year I suggest adding the Valentines, VA post office to your list! And if you live to far away to make it there, you can always mail a stamped envelope full of pre-addressed stamped letters to them and they will make sure that they all receive the special Valentines, VA postmark and hand stamp! (More about the hand stamp in an upcoming blog post)</div>
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postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-63307126300440063542019-02-02T04:48:00.000-08:002019-02-02T04:48:00.960-08:00Happy Groundhog Day!HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!<br />
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This summer, my family and I took a little road trip up to Boston and then over to Pittsburgh! On the way to Pittsburgh we stopped in Punxsutawney, PA to see the home of the famous Punxsy Phil!<br />
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We stopped by the gift shop first (DUH!) and I picked up a few groundhog themed things (stationery, a rubber stamp and some postcards, to name a few). Then we walked over to Phil's home in the center of town. He lives in his burrow outside the library when he isn't predicting the weather. After seeing him sleep we took a little drive to see where the famous prediction event happens! Gobbler's Knob! It was neat to see all this in person, since I see it on TV every year.</div>
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Once we were done at Gobbler's Knob we drove around trying to find the various Phil statues throughout town. This post office Phil was my FAVORITE! He is so cute in his little mail outfit!</div>
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If you would like a chance to win a postcard that I picked up in the gift shop of post office Phil, comment on my post and I will draw one lucky winner!</div>
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<br />postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0Punxsutawney, PA 15767, USA40.9436753 -78.9708668000000140.9196873 -79.011207300000009 40.967663300000005 -78.930526300000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-29243505769831438792019-01-27T07:36:00.000-08:002019-01-28T07:36:52.311-08:00Today is the Day! Postage Increase Begins<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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One of my 2019 goals is to get better at using procreate, so my first task was creating this infographic about the postage rate! It isn't the best design, but it gets the point across. :)<br />
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Regular stamps have gone up 5¢ for the first ounce to 55¢. Postcards will remain 35¢.<br />
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Letters (1oz.) 55¢<br />
Letters (additional ounces) 21¢<br />
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Today is Handwriting Day!<br />
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There are several ways to celebrate, but my favorite is to take some time today and sit down to write a note to someone. I am going to celebrate today by getting caught up on some overdue letters!<br />
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How will you celebrate?postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-62848708241263128362019-01-22T06:33:00.002-08:002019-01-22T06:33:08.840-08:00Delivery Exception...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well this is a first... I was expecting a package from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LemonyStitch?ref=l2-shopheader-name">lemonystitch</a> (adorable fabric wash tape) and instead of it being delivered, I got this message from USPS. I am not sure what kind of Animal Interference they had considering all I have at home is an indoor cat that likes to look out the window. Has anyone else ever received this message before?</div>
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When I do receive the adorable fabric washi I am waiting on, I can't wait to share it all with you!</div>
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Happy Friday everyone! I recently discovered <a href="http://basicinvite.com/">Basic Invite</a> and wanted to share them with you! They have beautiful designs that include <a href="https://www.basicinvite.com/baby/baby-shower-invitations.html">baby shower invitations</a>, business cards, stickers, and much more.</div>
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I was especially drawn to the <a href="https://www.basicinvite.com/baby/bumble-bee-baby-shower-invitations.html">Bee Themed Baby Shower Invitations</a> as the baby shower that my best friend held for me (How was that over three years ago already?) was bee themed and my daughter's bedroom is honey bee themed!<br />
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<a href="http://basicinvite.com/" style="text-align: center;">Basic Invite</a><span style="text-align: center;"> is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with an instant preview online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the smallest detail. This is definitely a huge draw! I don't know about you, but there have been a ton of times I have found an invitation online that I loved, but it wasn't the colors I wanted and there was no option to change it. I think this is awesome because you are not bound to the one or two color options they have chosen for you!</span></div>
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If you know me, you know I love a good colored envelope! <a href="http://basicinvite.com/">Basic Invite</a> is just as colorful with their envelopes as they are with their invitations. You can choose from over 40 different colors to make your invitation stand out before it is even opened. All their envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be quickly and securely closed.<br />
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I definitely recommend that you go <a href="http://basicinvite.com/">check them out</a> and browse all their wonderful designs! You can also follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/basicinvite">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/basicinvite/">Instagram</a>!<br />
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Right now Basic Invite is also offering 15% off with the coupon code: <b>15FF51</b><br />
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<br />postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0Virginia Beach, VA, USA36.8529263 -75.9779849999999936.0391608 -77.268878499999985 37.6666918 -74.6870915tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-37635036183301530682018-09-15T11:06:00.001-07:002018-09-15T11:06:38.609-07:00S.A.S.E Treats - Leafcutter DesignsI read about Lea Redmonds new project on Letter Writers Alliance. Lea is with Leafcutter Designs (World's Smallest Post) and her new project is S.A.S.E Treats! S.A.S.E Treats is small, mailable and shareable fun that encourage interaction and exploration.<br />
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If you send Lea a S.A.S.E (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) she will send you a treat! Send your S.A.S.E to: <a href="https://www.leafcutterdesigns.com/">Leafcutter Designs</a>/ 329 15th Street/ Oakland, CA 94612<br />
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I mailed my S.A.S.E a little over a week ago and got my treat in the mail yesterday!<br />
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I just love the mix tape card and look forward to sending that out to a pen pal with a playlist inside! And I plan on carrying the Lively Matter card around in my wallet! So get your envelope in the mail to get your treat. You will not be disappointed!</div>
<br />postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-68343492715212905832016-06-30T07:00:00.000-07:002016-06-30T07:00:04.582-07:00stamps: soda fountain favorites<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The U.S. Postal Service celebrates soda fountain favorites this summer with the new Soda Fountain Favorites stamps. <div>
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By the late 1800s, Americans had long since begun drinking carbonated beverages for their pleasant taste, rather than their supposed health benefits. Soda jerks, the skilled operators of the nation's bustling soda fountains, offered a wide variety of syrups to flavor their product.</div>
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The Soda Fountain Favorites stamps will be issued as Forever® stamps.</div>
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postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-5226879645730119542016-06-09T07:59:00.000-07:002016-06-09T07:59:15.592-07:00sent with love.It took me a long while after having Bellamy, but I am finally all caught up on my letters!<br />
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I mailed my friend Erika some lemon stickers to use for her Essential Oils mail she sends out.</div>
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Some thank you cards sent out to various people for their generous gifts.</div>
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I had professional pictures taken of Bellamy, so I mailed some of those out to various people!</div>
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<br />postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-71097332654768140792016-06-08T06:50:00.001-07:002016-06-08T06:50:13.458-07:00a simple thank you.My mom always sends me clippings from magazines that she thinks I will like. The other day she sent me one titled "A Simple Thank You." from Woman's Day.<br />
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Send someone a thank you today. It will not only brighten their day, but it will brighten yours as well!<br />
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<br />postmarkedwithlovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11090746852380339214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736502317812097918.post-88218444624378561662016-06-03T07:00:00.000-07:002016-06-03T07:00:41.710-07:00stamps: colorful celebrations<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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You can celebrate any festive occasion with the new Colorful Celebrations stamps. This new booklet of stamps includes 10 vivid, digitally created designs featuring eye-popping patterns that showcase geometric shapes, flowers, and birds. <div>
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Papel picado, an intricate art form that was developed in Mexico, served as the inspiration for the stamp art. The Spanish term translates to "pierced paper." Crafted with sharp tools and layers of tissue paper, papel piqued designs often include birds, flowers, and religious iconography. These elaborate decorations are hung during holidays, weddings, birthdays, and other festivities. </div>
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The Colorful Celebrations stamps will be issued as Forever® stamps. </div>
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The National Parks stamps celebrate more than 400 national parks in the United States-breathtaking vistas and landscapes of unparalleled beauty and also monuments, historic sites, memorials, battlefields, and more.<br />
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The sheet includes 16 different stamps, all of them showing views of national parks or plants, animals, artwork, objects, and structures found in or associated with a national park. </div>
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The sheet of stamps coincides with the centennial of the National Park Service and encourages everyone to visit our national parks for opportunities of exploration, learning, and fun. </div>
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The National Parks stamps will be issued as a Forever® stamps.</div>
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The U.S. Post Office issues this Classics Forever souvenir sheet in celebration of the long history of the U.S. postage stamps-and in appreciation of stamp collectors and philatelists everywhere. The elaborately designed sheet features handsome new versions of six stamps first issued in the mid-19th century. The stamps are printed using the intaglio printing method, as were the originals. <div>
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The Classics Forever stamps will be issued as Forever® stamps. </div>
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During the modern era of space exploration, the planets of our solar system have been viewed with increasing clarity, thanks to the distant voyages of unmanned spacecraft and the development of ever-more powerful telescopes. <div>
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The sheet of stamps features Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Each planet is shown twice on the sheet of stamps. </div>
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The Views of Our Planets stamps will be issued as Forever® stamps. </div>
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The Pluto-Explored! souvenir sheet contains two stamp designs. One shows an artist's rendering of the New Horizons spacecraft. The other shows the spacecraft's stricking image of Pluto taken near closest approach.<br />
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The Pluto-Explored! stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp.</div>
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The Honoring Extraordinary Heroism stamps will be issued as Forever® stamps.<div>
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This stamp commemorates the 250th anniversary of the repeal of the Stamp Act, British legislation that American colonists condemned as "taxation without representation."<br />
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Parliament passed the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765.</div>
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The Repeal of the Stamp Act, 1766 stamp will be issued as a Forever® stamp. </div>
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